How to make a leprechaun trap

With St. Patrick's Day sneaking up on us, it's time for a fun leprechaun craft - like a leprechaun trap! Toddlers and preschoolers will have a lot of fun learning how to make a leprechaun trap. While this is technically a leprechaun garden... it can be a really fun way to trap those pesky leprechauns! Below you will find step by step directions on how to build a leprechaun trap of your own - with a free template included.

Toddlers and preschoolers as well as older kids will have so much fun making a leprechaun garden as a St Patricks day craft. Making a garden complete with rainbow and gold is the perfect way to entice leprecuans and we have printables to help you. The kids will get so excited as they wait to trap a leprechaun!

How do you trap a leprechaun?

Building this leprechaun trap is only part of the equation. You can use this leprechaun garden to entice little leprechaun with the rainbow and pot of gold. After that... you can knock down the ladder or even have a box nearby to trap him in!

You can get creative with this one... the garden is a great attraction for little leprechauns and is the PERFECT first step to trapping them!

How to make a leprechaun trap

Supplies needed to make a leprechaun trap

Coloured craft papers

Pencil

Scissors

Craft glue

Craft sticks

Acrylic paint

Gold craft glitter

Sequins

Needle and thread

Beads

Twigs

Recyclable tin can

Directions for how to build a leprechaun trap

STEP 1: Gather your supplies

Before you get started, gather up all your supplies. There are quite a few supplies needed for this leprechaun garden so it will definietly make things easier. Make sure you get your printable rainbow and pot of gold templates which can be found at the bottom of the page.

STEP 2: Prepare the tin can

Now to get started, grab your empty tin can. This can simply be from some canned goods with the label ripped off and washed. You can also substitute with a small pot if needed.

Cut a piece of green craft paper and glue it around the outside of the can. Make sure it covers the whole can and trim off any excess.

Once you've done that, fill the can with some small pebbles or stones.

STEP 3: Prepare the template

Next, trace the template patterns on the desired coloured craft papers and cut them out with your scissors. The template includes the rainbow base, 6 arch shapes for each colour of the rainbow, a cloud, a pot of gold base, and the pot for the pot of gold.

Once you've cut everything out, start gluing things on! Glue the 6 arch shapes on the rainbow base and then glue the pot of gold onto the round base. You will notice a small part of the pot of gold base visible at the top.

Next, apply the golden craft glitter on the gold pot base that is visible at the top. Glue the cloud on one of the ends of the rainbow. Then, glue the rainbow and the pot of gold on craft sticks.

STEP 4: Prepare ladder

Prepare craft sticks for the ladder - you will need 2 full sized sticks and another stick cut into 5-6 small pieces. Then, paint each piece with green acrylic paint. Allow time to dry.

Once the paint has dried, place the 2 full sized sticks on a flat surface so they are parallel to each other with enough space to glue the small pieces. Glue on the other pieces to complete the ladder and set aside.

STEP 5: Prepare remaining pieces

We're almost done with the leprechaun trap! Now, prepare a needle and thread and then thread the beads onto it. Be sure to leave some thread on each end. Your string of beads will need to be tied to two small twigs.

As an alternative, you can cut out triangles from craft paper and stick them on a piece of thread to make a bunting.

STEP 5: Finalize leprechaun trap

You now have all the pieces needed for making a leprechaun trap.

Finish up by decorating the tin can with all the items. You can even add more if there's anything you think you need to add to make this the perfect leprechaun garden or leprechaun trap! You could even sprinkle some lucky charms!

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I hope you enjoy learning how to make a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick's Day! Toddlers and preschoolers will have SOOOO much fun with this one! Now it's time to wait and trap your little leprechaun when he arrives! Use the printable and directions to help you build a leprechaun trap of your own, but don't forget to personalise it by adding some of your own ideas!

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